Jill assists clients with identifying, protecting and exploiting intellectual property rights by buying, selling and licensing them as well as enforcing and defending them in litigation.
Jill has over 20 years' specialist experience in intellectual property and information technology law. She is the head of both the retail sector group and brands.
Defending a parallel import allegation for a national retailer.
Acted for Dunelm Group plc in its acquisition of the Dorma Brand and associated rights.
Advises several stables of high profile brands on oppositions, infringements and enforcements both in the UK and abroad.
Acted for a major construction company in the acquisition of a new back office computer system.
Advises a City electronic trading platform provider.
Jill enjoys water skiing, snow skiing and in-line skating. She supports Nottingham Forest. She also likes watching rugby and F1.
“Very experienced and tenacious”
Legal 500 2010
“Compares equally well with leading national firms in terms of quality and better in terms of value”
Legal 500 2009
“Knowledgeable, commercial and pragmatic”
Legal 500 2009